Sorry about your loss, but sadly a percentage of baby snakes just aren't destined to thrive to adulthood, no matter where you buy them from or how good your care of them is. Sometimes even adult snakes die for no apparent reason during brumation but that is more rare. So far over the years I've lost I think 5 babies in their first year, 3 of which were keepers I'd bred myself and chosen what seemed like the biggest, healthiest hatchlings out of a clutch, so don't worry too much as it sounds you were doing everything just fine and that particular baby just wasn't meant to make it.
Good luck with your little caramel
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